Population Characteristics
According to the latest census, Garden Hill First Nation has a population of around 3,054 people. The indian reserve's population is in increased . Between 2016 and 2021, the population of Garden Hill First Nation has increased by 17.33%.
| Population in 2016 | Population in 2021 | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| 2,603 | 3,054 | +17.33% |
2026 Population Projection
Based on the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.25% observed between the 2016 and 2021 censuses, Garden Hill First Nation's population is projected to reach approximately 3,583 people by 2026, with a projected population density of around 43.14 people per km².
| Population in 2021 | Projected Population in 2026 | Projected Density in 2026 (per km²) |
|---|---|---|
| 3,054 | 3,583 | 43.14 |
This projection is an estimate calculated by CAPopulation from the compound annual growth rate between the 2016 and 2021 censuses. Official 2026 complete census data expected to be released in late 2027.
Population By Genders
The male population of Garden Hill First Nation is around 1,555 while the female population is around 1,500.
Of the 3,054 total population in Garden Hill First Nation, the largest gender is male with around 1,555 women within the population.
| Male | Female | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| 1,555 | 1,500 | +3.54% |
Is Garden Hill First Nation a Good Place to Live?
Based on 2021 Statistics Canada Census data, here's how Garden Hill First Nation compares across key quality-of-life indicators — measured against Manitoba, its own province. Draw your own conclusions from the actual numbers.
Employment & Economy
Income & Affordability
Commute
Housing Character
Household Composition
Source: Statistics Canada, 2021 Census of Population.
Other Indian Reserves Near Garden Hill First Nation
- St. Theresa Point (41.8 km)
- Wasagamack (50.8 km)
- Red Sucker Lake 1976 (68.6 km)
- Red Sucker Lake 1976A (69.6 km)
Population by Age Characteristics
Garden Hill First Nation has a young population. The majority of the population is people aged 5 to 9 years old, accounting for 13.90% of the total population. The indian reserve median age is 21.40.
| Data | Male | Female | Difference | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 to 9 years | 220 14.10% | 200 13.30% | 9.09% | 425 13.90% |
| 10 to 14 years | 170 10.90% | 200 13.30% | 15.00% | 370 12.10% |
| 0 to 4 years | 185 11.90% | 140 9.30% | 24.32% | 325 10.60% |
| 15 to 19 years | 140 9.00% | 180 12.00% | 22.22% | 315 10.30% |
| 20 to 24 years | 155 10.00% | 140 9.30% | 9.68% | 290 9.50% |
| 25 to 29 years | 115 7.40% | 140 9.30% | 17.86% | 250 8.20% |
| 30 to 34 years | 105 6.80% | 60 4.00% | 42.86% | 165 5.40% |
| 35 to 39 years | 70 4.50% | 90 6.00% | 22.22% | 160 5.20% |
| 40 to 44 years | 70 4.50% | 60 4.00% | 14.29% | 135 4.40% |
| 45 to 49 years | 65 4.20% | 65 4.30% | 0.00% | 130 4.30% |
| 60 to 64 years | 70 4.50% | 60 4.00% | 14.29% | 125 4.10% |
| 55 to 59 years | 55 3.50% | 55 3.70% | 0.00% | 115 3.80% |
| 50 to 54 years | 70 4.50% | 40 2.70% | 42.86% | 105 3.40% |
| 65 to 69 years | 25 1.60% | 30 2.00% | 16.67% | 55 1.80% |
| 70 to 74 years | 20 1.30% | 20 1.30% | 0.00% | 40 1.30% |
| Average age of the population | 27 26.50% | 26 26.10% | 0.00% | 26 26.30% |
| Median age of the population | 22 22.00% | 21 20.60% | 9.09% | 21 21.40% |
| 80 to 84 years | 10 0.60% | 10 0.70% | 0.00% | 20 0.70% |
| 75 to 79 years | 10 0.60% | 5 0.30% | 50.00% | 15 0.50% |
| 85 years and over | 0 0.00% | 0 0.00% | 0.00% | 5 0.20% |
Broader Age Groups
If the indian reserve's population is divided into broader age groups, most of the population falls into the 15 to 64 years age group. The group accounts for 58.90% of the population. The other age groups, 0 to 14 years and 65 years and over, account for 36.70% and 4.40%, respectively.
If we look at the population data from the broader age groups, we can see that most people in Garden Hill First Nation are within the 15 to 64 years age group.
| Data | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 65 years and over | 4.50% | 4.30% | 4.40% |
Photos of Places & Sceneries in Garden Hill First Nation
Population of Garden Hill First Nation by Ethnicity and Origin
The population of Garden Hill First Nation is quite diverse, which contributes to the indian reserve's vibrant cultural landscape. Garden Hill First Nation is inclusive and accepts various ethnic groups with open arms. Furthermore, the province appreciates the unique contributions that each ethnicity brings.
The top 5 ethnicities and origins in the province are Oji-Cree, which accounts for 63.67% of the total population, followed by First Nations (North American Indian) (27.00%), Cree (6.06%), North American Indigenous (2.95%), and Ojibway (0.65%).
Other ethnicities and origins in Newfoundland and Labrador include Irish, Filipino, Albanian, Maltese, and Macedonian.
| Ethnicity and Origin | Male | Female | Percentage in Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oji-Cree | 63.34% | 63.46% | 63.67% |
| First Nations (North American Indian) | 26.37% | 27.57% | 27.00% |
| Cree | 6.11% | 5.98% | 6.06% |
| North American Indigenous | 3.54% | 2.33% | 2.95% |
| Ojibway | 0.00% | 0.66% | 0.65% |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.33% |
| Filipino | 0.00% | 0.66% | 0.33% |
| Albanian | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Maltese | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Macedonian | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
Immigration Profile
Immigration patterns vary a great deal from one area to another, which makes this data one of the more distinctive parts of Garden Hill First Nation's population profile.
About 0.0% of Garden Hill First Nation's population are immigrants (0 people).
The top countries of origin for Garden Hill First Nation's immigrant population are Haiti (0), Jamaica (0), Mexico (0), Peru (0), Trinidad and Tobago (0).
| Country of Birth | Population |
|---|---|
| Haiti | 0 |
| Jamaica | 0 |
| Mexico | 0 |
| Peru | 0 |
| Trinidad and Tobago | 0 |
Household and Dwelling Characteristics
About 435 of Garden Hill First Nation's population live in a single-detached house. In addition, most of them are living in 5 or more persons household.
Household Size
About 29.65% of the population lives in 5 or more persons households. 1 person households ranked second, accounting for 6.35% of the population. 2 persons, 4 persons, and 3 persons households account for 6.35%, 5.10%, and 2.95%, respectively.
| Number of Person(s) in Household | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 5 or more persons | 350 | 29.65% |
| 1 person | 75 | 6.35% |
| 2 persons | 75 | 6.35% |
| 4 persons | 60 | 5.10% |
| 3 persons | 35 | 2.95% |
Income in Garden Hill First Nation
Analyzing income distribution in Garden Hill First Nation can help us better understand its socioeconomic dynamics.
Per Capita Income
According to 2020 data, the median personal income within Garden Hill First Nation is $18,000.
A region's per capita data sheds light on the average income earned per person living in it. Since per capita income is calculated by dividing the region's total income by its population, it quantifies the population's economic situation on an individual basis.
Such data offers insights into the indian reserve's economic performance, spread of income across individuals, quality of life, as well as disparities within its borders.
Most of Garden Hill First Nation population or around 685 people falls in the Under $10,000 group. The next largest groups are the $10,000 to $29,999, and $30,000 to $49,999 with around 335 and 185 people, respectively.
Household Income
The Garden Hill First Nation's median household income is $62,000, according to 2020 data.
Below national average Garden Hill First Nation's median household income is 22,000 dollars below the Canadian national median of $84,000 (2020 data, 2021 Census).
The data provides important insights into the indian reserve's economic landscape as well as the living standards of its population.
Analyzing such data enables researchers, policymakers, and businesses to gain a more comprehensive understanding of the indian reserve's income distribution, disparities, and trends.
Education Levels in Garden Hill First Nation
This data sheds light on the distribution of Garden Hill First Nation residents across educational milestones.
Such information is crucial in shaping the province’s policies on education, workforce development strategies, and initiatives that aim to improve access to quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities.
65.10% or most of the Garden Hill First Nation population has a No certificate, diploma or degree. 22.45% of the population has a High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate, 12.45% has a Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree, and 2.90% has Bachelor's degree or higher.
| Degree | Men | Women | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No certificate, diploma or degree | 1,060 | 985 | 2,040 | 65.10% |
| High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate | 355 | 350 | 700 | 22.45% |
| Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree | 185 | 195 | 380 | 12.45% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 25 | 60 | 90 | 2.90% |
Below national average 2.9% of Garden Hill First Nation's population has a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the national average of 32.9% (Canada, 2021 Census).
Employment in Garden Hill First Nation
This dataset provides a snapshot of employment trends in Garden Hill First Nation. It encompasses a wide range of sectors, industries, as well as job categories.
The data shows that the unemployment rate in Newfoundland and Labrador is at 5.94% which is quite high.
| Status | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Employment rate | 30.75% |
| Unemployment rate | 5.94% |
Working as an Employee
The table shows the data on the total number of individuals in the indian reserve who work as an employee. The majority of Garden Hill First Nation's population (around 73.80%) are working permanent position as an employee.
Self-employed
In the indian reserve, there are 10 men and 0 women working as self-employed individuals, bringing the total number to 10.
| Status | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Self-employed | 10 | 0 | 10 |
Employment Industry Sectors
The Garden Hill First Nation industry employment sector census data offers insights into the region's economic landscape. The distribution of employment in Garden Hill First Nation is categorized and quantified, which reveals the region's economic composition.
Garden Hill First Nation has a wide range of industries. Most of its population (26%) works in the public administration sector. The Educational services sector comes second at 17%, followed by Health care and social assistance at 16%.
| Industry | Men | Women | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public administration | 110 | 75 | 26% |
| Educational services | 55 | 70 | 17% |
| Health care and social assistance | 55 | 65 | 16% |
| Retail trade | 35 | 35 | 10% |
| Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services | 35 | 10 | 6% |
| Construction | 40 | 0 | 6% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 20 | 10 | 4% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 10 | 0 | 1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 0 | 0 | 1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 10 | 0 | 1% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Utilities | 10 | 0 | 0% |
| Manufacturing | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Wholesale trade | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Information and cultural industries | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Finance and insurance | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Professional, scientific and technical services | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Arts, entertainment and recreation | 0 | 0 | 0% |
Labour Market Snapshot
A quick snapshot of where Garden Hill First Nation residents work — the leading industry sectors employing them, and the broad occupation categories they work in.
Top employer sectors in Garden Hill First Nation: Public administration (26%), Educational services (17%), Health care and social assistance (16%)
Top occupation categories in Garden Hill First Nation: Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services (25%), Sales and service occupations (24%), Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations (21%)
Places of Work
The data offers insights into the commuting patterns as well as workplace distribution in the indian reserve. It provides a snapshot of workplaces, showing their geographic distribution and the flow of workers across different areas.
| Work Location | Men | Women | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Usual place of work | 245 | 230 | 480 | 80.70% |
| No fixed workplace address | 80 | 15 | 95 | 16.00% |
| Worked at home | 15 | 0 | 15 | 2.50% |
| Worked outside Canada | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
Commuting
The data sheds light on how Garden Hill First Nation residents travel to school or work. It highlights the frequency of different modes of transportation like walking, cycling, carpooling, and public transit.
The data is pivotal in the making of transportation policies as well as the development of transit systems. Ultimately commuting data contributes to improving the quality of life of Garden Hill First Nation residents and sustainable urban planning.
Commuting Duration
This data reveals the average time that the residents of Garden Hill First Nation spend traveling to their workplaces. It also sheds light on the efficiency of the indian reserve's public transit systems, and road networks, as well as the accessibility of the indian reserve.
| Duration | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Less than 15 minutes | 69.60% |
| 15 to 29 minutes | 23.50% |
| 30 to 44 minutes | 5.20% |
| 45 to 59 minutes | 1.70% |
| 60 minutes and over | 1.70% |
Marital Status
The statistics on marital status in Garden Hill First Nationshed light on its societal dynamics. It captures the diverse types of marital statuses of the population.
Long-term commitments, such as common-law partnerships, civil unions, and marriages, reflect the indian reserve's social fabric. We can gain insights into Garden Hill First Nation's changing preferences and norms by examining the trends in marital status.
Language Spoken
The data below highlights indian reserve's linguistic diversity, showing elegances of solo language as well as bilingual harmonies. Other than language, it also shows the cultural landscape in Canada.
English is the most spoken official language in Garden Hill First Nation. About 3,045 people living in the province speak English, 10 people speak Neither English nor French, 0 people speak French language, and 0 people speak English and French language.
| Language | Population |
|---|---|
| English | 3,045 |
| Neither English nor French | 10 |
| French | 0 |
| English and French | 0 |
Mother Tongue & Home Language
Useful for newcomers researching an area: this shows the language residents first learned at home in childhood (mother tongue) and the language they speak most often at home now, which can differ as families settle in.
| Language | Mother Tongue | Spoken Most Often at Home |
|---|---|---|
| Non-official languages | 41.3% | 24.1% |
| English | 25.2% | 48.4% |
| French | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Religion
Garden Hill First Nation is predominantly Christian. About 2,700 of its population is Christian (1,365 males and 1,365 females).
The second largest religion in the province is Buddhist with 0.0% of the population adhering to the religion. There are also Hindu and Jewish, both represent 0.0% and 0.0% of the population, while Muslim represent 0.0% of the population.
| Religion | Population |
|---|---|
| Christian | 88.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.0% |
| Hindu | 0.0% |
| Jewish | 0.0% |
| Islam | 0.0% |
| Sikh | 0.0% |
Points of Interest in Garden Hill First Nation
Hospitals
Parks
Community Centres
Green Spaces in Garden Hill First Nation
| Name | Type | Approx. Area |
|---|---|---|
| Dutil Park | Parks | 0.3 ha |
Areas are approximate, calculated from OpenStreetMap boundary data.
Frequently Asked Questions about Garden Hill First Nation
According to the 2021 census, Garden Hill First Nation has a population of approximately 3,054 people.
Between 2016 and 2021, the population of Garden Hill First Nation increased by 17.33%.
Garden Hill First Nation has a population density of approximately 36.80 people per square kilometre.
Garden Hill First Nation covers a land area of approximately 83.05 km².
The median age of the population in Garden Hill First Nation is 21.40 years.
The largest ethnic or cultural origin group in Garden Hill First Nation is Oji-Cree.
The median household income in Garden Hill First Nation is $62,000, based on 2020 data.
English is the most common first official language spoken in Garden Hill First Nation.
Christian is the predominant religion in Garden Hill First Nation.
Statistics Canada (statcan.gc.ca) conducted the 2026 Census of Population in May 2026. However, census data goes through an extensive processing, validation, and quality-assurance period before public release. Based on the release plan, the 2026 Census results begin rolling out on February 10, 2027, with complete community-level profiles available by December 1, 2027. Until then, this page uses 2021 Census data as its primary source, supplemented by a population projection estimate for 2026 calculated using the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) from the 2016–2021 Census period.